Analysis The numbers behind the result
Anderlecht's shot volume overwhelms Hammarby's early lead
Anderlecht's 3-1 comeback victory was justified by their dominance in chance creation, outshooting Hammarby 21 to 6 (6 on target vs 3) despite conceding early to Paulos Abraham's 2nd-minute strike. The hosts' relentless pressure – evidenced by 10 corners to Hammarby's 0 – eventually told through Danylo Sikan's 48th-minute equaliser and late goals from Milos Cvetkovic (81') and Theo Degreef (89').
Hammarby's clinical start (scoring from their first shot) masked systemic issues, managing just 3 shots on target all game. Anderlecht's double halftime substitution (introducing Cvetkovic and N'Diaye) proved decisive, with the former scoring and winning 3 fouls. The visitors' discipline waned (3 yellows), failing to contain Anderlecht's width (12 shots off target from wide areas).
The defining stat: Anderlecht attempted 15 more shots (21-6), converting their territorial dominance after Hammarby's early sucker punch.